Industrial Controls Technician

CycloKinetics•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CycloKinetics is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to support the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems for our first-of-its-kind biorefinery of tomorrow. This is a hands-on, technician-level role that bridges shop work and field execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable building control panels, pulling and terminating field wiring, installing instruments and devices, and supporting commissioning and startup activities. This role works closely with and reports into the controls engineering team translating engineered designs into safe, reliable, and maintainable automation systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional schooling or certifications a plus!
4+ years of experience in hands on industrial controls / automation role(s)
Hands-on experience building industrial control panels and wiring enclosures
Experience pulling and terminating field wiring in industrial or manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of basic electrical theory, control circuits, and industrial automation components
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Familiarity with PLC-based systems, instrumentation, VFDs, and industrial networks is strongly preferred.
Comfortable working in both shop and field environments, including active construction or operating facilities with some outdoor exposure
Comfortable working at heights, with 480V power, and in some tight / awkward spaces
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work methodically through electrical and control issues.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and safety.
Willingness to adapt to varied tasks typical of early-stage and evolving automation projects.

Responsibilities

Build, wire, and assemble industrial control panels and enclosures, including DIN rail components, terminal blocks, power supplies, relays, PLCs, VFDs, network equipment, and instrumentation interfaces.
Read & interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, loop drawings, and I/O lists.
Pull, route, dress, and terminate field wiring including power, signal, and communication cables.
Install and connect field devices such as sensors, transmitters, actuators, motors, valves, etc
Perform panel checkout, continuity, point-to-point verification, and basic functional testing.
Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
Assist controls engineers during debugging, tuning, and field modifications.
Maintain clean, safe, and well-labeled installations consistent with best practices
Follow OSHA and other safety guidelines to maintain a safe and hazard-free work environment
Coordinate work as needed with millwrights, electricians, engineers, and contractors
Document as-built changes, modifications, and field notes to support accurate documentation.
Perform job duties in a safety-regulated environment where chemicals are used.
Other job duties as assigned.